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Holy Family Elementary School

336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
Holy Family School believes that Catholic education has a two-fold purpose: to teach the Catholic faith, morals and values, thereby developing a well-informed Catholic conscience that will foster positive growth in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes, which will help the child to live his/her faith in their daily life; and to offer all students an education that will provide high levels of academic performance, in addition to the mastery of basic grade level skills and concepts, to foster physical fitness skills, and to prepare our students with the utmost technological skills they will need in the future.
The staff at Holy Family School accepts the responsibility to teach all students so they can attain their maximum spiritual, physical and educational potential.
Our philosophy is to teach the message of Jesus, to live the message of Jesus, and to show the meaning of this message in our daily lives.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
173 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Our goal is to send students forth with faith in God, a love of learning, and to be the light of the world.
  • Holy Family School believes that Catholic education has a two-fold purpose: to teach the Catholic faith, morals and values, thereby developing a well-informed Catholic conscience that will foster positive growth in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes, which will help the child to live his/her faith in their daily life; and to offer all students an education that will provide high levels of academic performance, in addition to the mastery of basic grade level skills and concepts, to foster physical fitness skills, and to prepare our students with the utmost technological skills they will need in the future. The staff at Holy Family School accepts the responsibility to teach all students so they can attain their maximum spiritual, physical and educational potential. Our philosophy is to teach the message of Jesus, to live the message of Jesus, and to show the meaning of this message in our daily lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Family Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Cross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Holy Family Elementary School?
The application deadline for Holy Family Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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